2026 World Cup: Scores, Schedule, Groups, and Viewing Info

Complete 2026 World Cup Lineup Confirmed

The qualification playoffs have wrapped up, revealing the full roster of 48 teams competing this summer across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The United States, one of the host nations, was pre-assigned to Group D and kicked off their campaign on June 12 with a victory over Paraguay. Upcoming group matches include games against Australia and Türkiye.

Canada is competing in Group B and began with a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They will face Qatar and Switzerland next. Meanwhile, Mexico hosted the tournament opener, defeating South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Their other Group A opponents are Korea Republic and Czechia.

Qualified Teams by Confederation

• AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iraq
• CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo
• CONCACAF: United States, Canada, Mexico, Curaçao, Haiti, Panama
• CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
• OFC: New Zealand
• UEFA: England, France, Croatia, Norway, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia

Format and Group Stage Details

The tournament features 12 groups of four teams each. Every team plays three matches within its group, with the top two from each group moving forward alongside the eight best third-place finishers, making 32 teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Tiebreakers follow this order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, fair play points, then drawing of lots.

This edition introduces a new structure ensuring the highest-ranked teams won't face each other before the semifinals if they top their groups. For example, Spain (top-ranked) and defending champions Argentina (second-ranked) are placed on opposite paths. Similarly, France and England, ranked third and fourth respectively, are kept apart until the semis.

Teams from the same confederation generally avoid being in the same group, except European countries which can be grouped together.

Group Stage Schedule and Results (Times Eastern)

[Other groups C through L follow similar format with teams, match dates, and venues]

Knockout Stage Breakdown

The round of 32 begins June 28, featuring matchups based on group standings and best third-place qualifiers. Games take place in stadiums across the host nations, including SoFi Stadium, NRG Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and Estadio Azteca.

Round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals continue into July, culminating with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Engage With the Tournament

Fans eager to attend matches can find tickets through platforms like Gametime. Also, for those who want to test their knowledge, 2026 Soccer Pick Em with FOX One offers a free fantasy game where participants select winners each round and climb leaderboards. Players can join public groups, compete privately with friends, or challenge experts and analysts.